Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-time, one-year professional qualification with classes from February to November, career-oriented assessment, an internship at an approved media institution and an in-depth project. The practical component includes regular contributions to SMFNews, a digital community news publication.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Journalism | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Journalism Practice (30), Media Studies (20), Media Entrepreneurship (10), Multiplatform Journalism (15), Specialist Journalism (15) and an Assignment (30).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree and successful participation in the selection procedure.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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